NFL Roster Cuts That Could Interest The Chiefs

by Joel Thorman on Sep 3, 2011 3:21 PM CDT

The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to announce the 27 roster moves they'll be making in order to get down to 53 players but reports across the league are starting to give us an idea of what will be on the market tonight when the cut deadline hits.

We have no clue who the Chiefs are interested in as these cuts come in but here are a few that could pique their interest:

TE Shawn Nelson: He was a fourth round pick in 2009 by the Buffalo Bills. He was one of the top receivers entering the draft but hasn't done much of anything in the NFL with just 20 career receptions. I would guess the Chiefs wouldn't be interested in him.

TE Desmond Clark: Now we're talking. The Chiefs could use another tight end with the Tony Moeaki news today and Clark is a veteran that could step in fairly quickly. He's 34 years old so there's some tread on his tires but for a one-year replacement this could make sense.

DE Igor Olshansky: Not sure if the Chiefs are interested but I view him in a similar mold as DE Shaun Smith, who came to the Chiefs last season. A veteran defensive lineman with experience in the 3-4. Depending on the price, I'd take a look.

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I would also suggest Brandon Meriweather

Obviously would create great depth at safety if something could be worked out.

I'm not Tom Brady. I'm not who Gerald McCoy and the Bucs needed to see.

by Calabaloo on Sep 3, 2011 3:23 PM CDT reply actions

You might add Brandon Meriweather

who was just cut by guess who…the Patriots.

Pats give the boot to Brandon Meriweather

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by TRUEGRITT on Sep 3, 2011 3:25 PM CDT reply actions

Great minds, huh.

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by TRUEGRITT on Sep 3, 2011 3:26 PM CDT reply actions

I don't see any of those guys coming here.

But that’s just me. We need to pick up Meriweather and a tackle or two.

by The_Bernard_Pollard_Rule on Sep 3, 2011 3:26 PM CDT reply actions

Stylez White

Book it.

"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" - Bill Shakespeare

by craig in calgary on Sep 3, 2011 3:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

He already signed with Minny didn't he???

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Sep 3, 2011 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Stylez

Was just cut by Minnesota, so he’s available.

by J. Ryan on Sep 3, 2011 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions

thats an interesting one

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Sep 3, 2011 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah. He signed with Minnesota

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Sep 3, 2011 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Brandon Tate maybe?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 3, 2011 3:27 PM CDT reply actions

Per Shefter

Pats cut WR Brandon Tate, wonder if that interests Pioli

by Spiderwomn69 on Sep 3, 2011 3:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

tate and meriweather should be on there

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Sep 3, 2011 3:28 PM CDT reply actions

sign them both

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions

And here is where pioli makes his moves

Fingers crossed; wow us pioli, wow us

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 3, 2011 3:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Leonard Pope ... used to play TE with Arizona ... I think the guy could be a very valuable pickup

… the guy knows Haley well, knows what to expect, has decent hands, wily veteran … heard he knows how to swim (and you never know when THAT might come in handy)

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by upamtn on Sep 3, 2011 3:39 PM CDT reply actions

Eagles released TE Donald Lee

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 3:48 PM CDT reply actions

this sounds like the right move

by JC25FoMVP on Sep 3, 2011 4:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Giants waived RB Andre Brown.

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 3:48 PM CDT reply actions

lot's of potential there

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Sep 3, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Why would you say

that the Chiefs wouldn’t be interested in Nelson just because he didn’t do much with the Bills? That could be said about a lot of players. It isn’t as though the Bills have been an amazingly successful organization as of late. Perhaps the guy wasn’t in the right scheme? Maybe he had poor coaching? Maybe he didn’t have the greatest QBing and surrounding talent (Not referring to Fitzpatrick but before him)? Maybe he just needs a fresh start? Any of these could be applicable. Could be worthwhile for us to check it out. Desmond Clark is definitely a guy we should bring in.

unrelated side-topic: I actually went to school with a guy named Shawn Nelson.

by KCChiefsfan75 on Sep 3, 2011 3:51 PM CDT reply actions

The Eagles have reportedly released CB Joselio Hanson

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 3:51 PM CDT reply actions

Here are other that Pioli should look at:

LB Tavares Gooden
WR Justin Gage
S Brandon Meriweather
WR Brandon Tate
TE Donald Lee

@TruChiefJonRyd

by ChiefMizzou09 on Sep 3, 2011 3:52 PM CDT via iPhone app reply actions

Snatch them up and sign them all!!

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Tate signs with the Rams in two hours

book it

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Sep 3, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Falcons waived QB J.P. Wilson, CB Brett Romberg, OG Jose Valdez, OT Andrew Jackson, LB Robert James, WRs Kevin Cone and Drew Davis, S Rafael Bush, DE Emmanuel Stephens, and TE Ryan Winterswyk.

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

Dolphins released RB Larry Johnson

hahaha lets get him

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

Really?! Man no luck

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 3, 2011 4:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Its reality

Larry Johnson is his own worst enemy.

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought women were his worst enemy

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by KC_Satchmo on Sep 3, 2011 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Naw

Just rules in general

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions

we should look for someone

To challenge Arenas at nickel

by JC25FoMVP on Sep 3, 2011 4:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Joselio Hanson

The Eagles just released is a young good nickel corner.

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Dolphins released CB Will Allen

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:08 PM CDT reply actions

good depth right there

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Sep 3, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Raiders released CB Lito Sheppard.

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 3, 2011 4:08 PM CDT reply actions

Really?

Do they have the depth to cut a proven DB?

"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" - Bill Shakespeare

by craig in calgary on Sep 3, 2011 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think Sheppard's been the same since leaving Philly

But then I haven’t followed him that closely.

by bh13 on Sep 3, 2011 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions

He wasn't fast enough

He lost the “Sprint for a Roster Spot” contest that they hold the day after the last preseason game.

He didn’t quite make it.

by Ochophosphate on Sep 3, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

haha

Mobile rec

by mdchiefsfan on Sep 3, 2011 4:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

He didn't stick with Jets or Vikes either

Smells like he’s done

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by KC_Satchmo on Sep 3, 2011 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions

I was going to say Nelson could be an interesting pickup

25, 6’5" 273lbs. … but then I looked him up.

Considered a steal at the time, Nelson’s career has been one rife with disappointment. After missing the bulk of his first two seasons with migraine issues, Nelson then missed all of this year’s pre-season schedule with an undisclosed injury.

by bh13 on Sep 3, 2011 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

Forgot the link

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/9/3/2402946/nfl-roster-cuts-buffalo-bills-shawn-nelson

by bh13 on Sep 3, 2011 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions

It's like a really shitty christmas where everyone is re-gifting

"we're gonna have to use a tactic that is somewhat bizarre, and extremely risky. If any of you feel it's not worth it, please let me know now."
"Uh, actually, sir, I think we prefer to go with the bizarre and risky. Worked for us so far. "
Welcome to your 2011 Chiefs

by mushin on Sep 3, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs